Eugene Galien-Laloue, Unloading Fish, Sunrise, Dieppe

Eugene Galien-Laloue, Unloading Fish, Sunrise, DieppeThis beautiful early 20th century oil painting by French artist Eugne Galien Laloue (1854 1941) depicts several figures unloading fish at the port of Dieppe. Eugne Galien Laloue is known for his naturalistic plein air depictions of Normandy and Seine et Marne. But he also produced lively Parisian street scenes, which capture the effervescent delights of the bustling Belle poque era. Born in Montmartre, Paris, to French Italian parents, he initially

As a portraitist

The sturdy application of paint echoes the gritty landscape

An attractive light-filled street scene depicting several old buildings in Alsace

He’s referred to as a ‘pierhead painter’

his paintings were often reproduced as postcards and prints to meet this demand

he describes a man immersed in his work and comfortable in his own skin

If it’s a commission

Mohr was a fascinating artist who worked during an important time for female painters in Denmark

Overall size: 26” x 22½” / 66cm x 57cm

It’s interesting to imagine what they were reading - perhaps both are studying some interesting literature

Various artists and engravers were called upon including father and son

Our reference: BRV1572